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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Number of city children below poverty line on the rise

February 20, 2013
NYU organizations partner to combat poverty of New York City children.
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Styrofoam ban proposal could affect local businesses

February 19, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg's decision to ban the use of styrofoam packaging could have many negative repercussions.
New budget proposal disadvantages vendors

New budget proposal disadvantages vendors

February 8, 2013
Angered over recent proposals to fine and supervise, vendors don't want change.
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Teacher evaluation stalemate continues despite rising stakes

February 6, 2013
The New York City loses millions as a result of teacher evaluation dissension.
Courtesy of NYC Mayor's Office

Stackable apartments indicate future for city living

January 30, 2013
Micro-sized apartments provide easy housing in smaller space.
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Mayor Bloomberg gives $500,000 in support of same-sex marriage campaigns

October 23, 2012
After donating $250,000 to Marylanders for Marriage Equality earlier this month, the mayor announced plans to donate to campaingns in three other states
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Businesses, organizations file lawsuit against soda ban

October 22, 2012
The Bloomberg administration's oversized soda ban is challenged by business and trade union on the grounds that the Board of Health does not have power to enforce it.
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Bloomberg initiative engages 4,000 disadvantaged minority men

October 11, 2012
4,000 men have participated in Bloomberg's NYC Young Men's Initiative, which provides education and job opportunities mainly for minority men.
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Another Bloomberg initiative: cutting sugary, fatty foods from hospitals

October 4, 2012
In yet another health initiative from Mayor Bloomberg, hospitals are changing the food available
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Health Board vote passes sugary drink ban

September 13, 2012
In a vote of eight to zero, the New York City Board of Health passes the sugary drinks ban designed to tackle overwhelming obesity problem.
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In wake of shootings, New York reacts to gun regulation

September 12, 2012
Looking back at three gun crimes that happened within the past two months, New Yorkers offer their thoughts on gun control.

Bloomberg’s policies promote healthy lifestyles

September 10, 2012
Politics aside, Mayor Bloomberg's recent health policies are good lifestyle changes for New Yorkers, according to columnist Brandon Jacobi.